His high-profile summer departure from Anfield sees Suarez link up with global superstars Lionel Messi and Neymar in a star-studded squad at the Spanish giants.

But former Barca and Chelsea ace Albert Ferrer claims the £65million hitman, who cannot play until October 26 because of his well-documented bite on Italy’s Giorgio Chiellini at the World Cup, must adapt to his new life at the Nou Camp.

Ferrer said: “The problem of big stars is when they get to Barcelona, they normally see there are bigger stars than them.

“Luis Suarez is a top player, but he will have to deal with Messi and Neymar.

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“He has to go to Barcelona and try not to compete with anyone – and help. He can be helped by the others.”

Former right-back Ferrer, who made more than 200 appearances for Barcelona during the 1990s before his switch to Stamford Bridge, will face Suarez and company in La Liga this season as manager of newly promoted Cordoba.

And the 44-year-old reckons new Barca boss Luis Enrique will be a success for the Catalan outfit because his single-minded former team-mate will manage in his own style.

Ferrer added: “I think it will go well. Luis is a person and manager with personality.

"Whatever he thinks is good for Barcelona because he will do it his way. There is no other way. It’s the right time for him.”

Happy days: Albert Ferrer (middle row, second right) had a great time at Chelsea (Image: Getty)

Ferrer’s first assignment in the Spanish top-flight is a daunting trip to Real Madrid on Monday night.

Cristiano Ronaldo will be available for the hosts after recovering from a back injury and playing in Friday’s Super Cup defeat by Atletico, yet Ferrer is relishing the showdown.

Ferrer said: “The first game is obviously a difficult game. But we are ready to compete and see what happens.

“Real are very strong. They have good individuals, but they have built a team who have been together for a few years now.